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Researchers from New Mexico State University have published a study on the effects of biochar application to soil on greenhouse gas emissions, specifically focusing on nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. The study, funded by the National Institute of Food & Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture, evaluated the N2O
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The Trump administration's potential easing of environmental restrictions could enable DTE Energy to construct new gas plants, according to CEO Jerry Norcia. Environmental advocates are prepared to challenge any dilution of federal clean power regulations, warning of increased greenhouse emissions and air pollution. The Trump administration's
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Ghana's thermal power plants, largely fueled by natural gas, are facing a critical challenge as methane emissions rise, posing a significant threat to climate action and energy security. Despite the country's growing reliance on gas and efforts to secure a stable and affordable energy source, methane
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A recent study analyzing over 241 papers from the Scopus database has shed light on the evolution and current state of Remote Sensing methods for air pollution monitoring. The research, conducted by the University of Twente, systematically evaluates three main approaches: spaceborne, Manned Aerial Vehicle (MAV)-borne, and Unmanned Aerial
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The House Representatives, led by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan and Representative Paul Tonko, sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, asking the agency to immediately retract its proposal to weaken the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The representatives argue that this proposal will endanger children&
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Floodlights illuminate a coal-fired power plant at dusk. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had set a deadline for coal-fired power plants to install or improve air quality monitoring devices on smokestacks by 2027. However, President Donald Trump has granted a two-year reprieve to some of those plants from
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Rwanda is set to introduce a more comprehensive gas emissions testing regime for motorcycles and vehicles on its roads, aiming to improve air quality and public health in the country. The new system, which is currently in advanced stages to be launched later this year, will allow authorities to scientifically
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Researchers at Zhengzhou University have shed new light on the production processes of fuel ethanol, a renewable green fuel derived from biomass, as a vital solution to expanding fossil fuel reserves, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and combating global warming and climate change. According to their research, fuel ethanol is characterized
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has issued an advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, ruling that States have a duty to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions and take due diligence to fulfill this obligation. The ICJ's
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Pakistan, a major consumer of high-speed diesel (HSD), is seeking sustainable alternatives to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Research by the NED University of Engineering and Technology has discovered that fish waste can be converted into biodiesel through a two-step transesterification process, offering a promising feedstock for biodiesel production.
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Representatives Jennifer McClellan and Paul Tonko, joined by 73 House Members, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to retract its proposal to weaken the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The letter argues that rolling back the MATS rule would endanger children&
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Cambridge City Council has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis. The council has acknowledged the devastating impact of global warming, citing the hottest 10 years on record, rapid sea-level rise, and increasing extreme weather events. To
